World Kitchen Corelle Square Dinnerware

These are a good all-around choice if you're looking for square-shaped plates in a wide selection of prints and patterns. Plus, they're safe in the dishwasher, oven, and microwave. They're available in 18 patterns and sold in sets that include dinner plates, salad plates, bowls, and matching stoneware mugs. While the plates resist chipping and staining perfectly, they can be heavy to carry and they'll break if you drop them on a hard surface. target.com.

Manufacturer's warranty: Three years

Reviewed: July 2010

Price When Reviewed: $70.00 for a 16-piece set

Pros

Printed use and care information comes with the set

Safe in the microwave

Safe in the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit

Won't show scratches

Dishwasher safe

Won't stain, even if they're not cleaned immediately

n addition to sets, you can buy individual pieces in many of the patterns